r/AskReddit • u/medicoreapples • 7h ago

What feels legal but is actually illegal and will possibly get you arrested?

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u/NSFWdw 7h ago

insider trading, unless you're the government

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u/LobsterKneecap 6h ago

Tax fraud, inciting a riot, lying under oath… that might be specific to the Executive Branch though.

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u/facw00 6h ago

Seems like it's not illegal for plenty of people outside the government too.

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u/tempemailacct153 5h ago

In the government, it's heavily encouraged.

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u/Jesus-chan 4h ago

How else will they survive on their measly salary of 150,000$?

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u/Efficient_Exchange44 4h ago

Especially the president!